Latest earthquakes near Durango, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Durango, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Durango? If an earthquake is happening right now near Durango, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Durango Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Durango. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Durango and elsewhere.
Apr 15, 2023 11:37PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M4.3 Earthquake struck 157km from Torreón in Mexico.
Apr 15, 2023 02:35PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Shallow M4.0 FORESHOCK struck 161km from Torreón in Mexico.
Durango Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Durango, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Durango in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Durango that year. The strongest had a 4.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Durango in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Durango during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 63 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Durango
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Durango occurred on Jan 29, 2018 19:00 local time (America/Monterrey timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 175 kilometers (109 mi) north of Victoria de Durango, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Durango in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 8, 1914 12:27, 252 kilometers (157 mi) north of Victoria de Durango. It is the strongest earthquake near Durango in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Durango, Mexico in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Durango.
Earthquakes by city in Durango
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Durango.
When was the last earthquake in Durango, Mexico?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Durango on the afternoon of November 16, 2023 at 16:17 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 165km north of Victoria de Durango at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Durango, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Durango, Mexico?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Durango on the afternoon of August 8, 1914 at 12:27 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 252km southwest of Victoria de Durango at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Durango since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Durango, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Durango. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 58 days.
